The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) Wednesday night endorsed critical initiatives to address insecurity, land reform, and power sector challenges.
The endorsements were contained in a communiqué signed by AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq Chairman, Nigeria Governors’ Forum & Governor of Kwara State, which was issued at the end of its second meeting of 2025 on Wednesday, 23rd April.
According to the communiqué, the governors backed an innovative security initiative presented by Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa, involving phased deployment of advanced surveillance technology and infrastructure for early threat detection and coordinated crisis response.
The Chairman noted that the plan aims to strengthen state-level security capacity through tech-driven solutions, reflecting heightened concerns over rising violence in states like Plateau and Benue.
Also, Housing Minister Ahmed Dangiwa proposed a federal-state partnership to formalize land ownership, enhance tenure security, and boost state revenue through comprehensive registration reforms.
Governors welcomed the plan, recognizing its potential to attract investments and improve urban planning under the Renewed Hope housing program.
The communiqué disclosed a proposed partnership with Powercom Smart Grid Nigeria Limited (PSGN) seeking to revitalize electricity distribution through private-sector investment, smart grid technology, and a local meter production facility.
An initiative, which the NGF noted, aims to improve service delivery, create jobs, and address legacy liabilities in the sector.
“We, members of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), at our meeting held today, deliberated on issues affecting the country.
“The Forum received a presentation from the Chief of Defense Staff on an innovative security initiative aimed at strengthening national and subnational capacity for early threat detection and coordinated response.
“The project envisions the phased deployment of advanced technology and infrastructure to improve surveillance, crisis management, and public safety.
“Governors expressed support for the initiative’s objectives and underscored the importance of technology-driven solutions in addressing evolving security challenges at the state level.
“The Forum received a presentation from the Hon. Minister of Housing and Urban Development on unlocking the economic potential of land through a federal-state partnership for land reform.
“The Minister outlined ongoing housing initiatives under the Renewed Hope Programme and proposed a comprehensive land registration reform to formalize land ownership, enhance tenure security, and boost internally generated revenue across states.
“Governors welcomed the initiative, noting its potential to catalyze investment, improve urban planning, and enhance land-based revenue generation.
“The Forum received a presentation on a proposed strategic partnership with Powercom Smart Grid Nigeria Limited (PSGN) aimed at revitalizing the electricity distribution sector through private sector investment.
Under the proposed agreement, PSGN will assume operational control of select distribution companies (Discos), introduce advanced smart grid technologies, and establish a meter production facility to enhance service delivery and energy access across states.
“The Forum noted that the partnership seeks to improve electricity distribution efficiency, support job creation through local manufacturing, and relieve states of legacy sector liabilities.
Governors received the proposal and would examine the opportunities and benefits therein” reads the communiqué in part.
